Media Release

A 38-year-old Puna man has been arrested and charged with meth trafficking after vice officers served a search warrant on his property and recovered crystal methamphetamine and cash.

Police had received numerous complaints from neighbors over the last several months about drug dealing from a home on 40th Avenue in the Orchidland subdivision in Puna. Vice officers eventually were able to obtain a search warrant, which was served on Wednesday evening (June 4) at 6:50 p.m. Officers recovered approximately four ounces (113 grams) of crystal methamphetamine ("ice") and 41.5 grams of dried marijuana. They also seized $2,600 in cash for forfeiture.

Upon consulting with prosecutors, Bill Shane Vierra was charged on Thursday (June 5) with first-degree meth trafficking, drug paraphernalia and promoting a detrimental drug. He was released after posting $12,500 bail.

The remaining suspects were released pending further investigation.

Police encourage the public to continue to report suspected drug activity to the vice office at 961-2253. Those who prefer to make drug tips anonymously may call the Ice Hotline at 934-VICE.